La Higuera, Mining commune in Elqui Province, Chile
La Higuera extends along Route 5 from kilometer 503 to 556, covering 4,158 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 594 meters.
Between 1855 and 1880, La Higuera developed as a mining center, leaving behind numerous underground tunnels and ruins that remain visible today.
The population of 4,285 residents maintains traditional practices in agriculture and livestock management, distributed between urban and rural settlements across the commune.
Visitors can access the commune by taking Route 5 north to kilometer 503 and turning right at the level crossing, with colectivos available from La Serena.
The Reserva Nacional Pinguino de Humboldt within the commune borders contains islands that provide protection for native marine wildlife and penguins.
Location: Elqui Province
Elevation above the sea: 594 m
Website: http://www.munilahiguera.cl/
Website: http://munilahiguera.cl
GPS coordinates: -29.50000,-71.26667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:42
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